Richness Collection (page 6)

The Unequal Couples. Artist: Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553)
The Unequal Couples. From a private collection

The Four Ages of Man, c. 1629. Artist: Valentin de Boullogne (1591-1632)
The Four Ages of Man, c. 1629. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

J ai Perdu!, 1824. Artist: Roehn, Adolphe (1780-1867)
J ai Perdu!, 1824. From a private collection

Book of Hours, Detail: Dives tormented by demons and watched by the soul of Lazarus, c. 1500. From a private collection

Portrait of James-Edouard de Rothschild (1844-1881), 1870s. Artist: Mordant, Daniel Charles Marie (1853-1914)
Portrait of James-Edouard de Rothschild (1844-1881), 1870s. From a private collection

Double Temptation, 18th century. Artist: Mesnil (Menil), Elie (active Mid of 18th cen. )
Double Temptation, 18th century. From a private collection

The Pawnbroker, Second Half of the 18th cen Artist: Julien, Laurent (1740-1820)
The Pawnbroker, Second Half of the 18th cen.. From a private collection

Marriage contract, 18th century. Artist: Eisen, Charles (1720-1778)
Marriage contract, 18th century. From a private collection

The hoarders and wasters. Illustration to the Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1857. Artist: Dore, Gustave (1832-1883)
The hoarders and wasters. Illustration to the Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1857. From a private collection

Pleasures of Old Age (after the painting by David Teniers the Younger), Mid of the 18th cen Artist: Basan
Pleasures of Old Age (after the painting by David Teniers the Younger), Mid of the 18th cen.. From a private collection

Credit est Mort (Credit is dead), Early 19th cen Artist: Anonymous
Credit est Mort (Credit is dead), Early 19th cen.. From a private collection

A Lucky and Unlucky Speculator, Second Half of the 18th cen Artist: Anonymous
A Lucky and Unlucky Speculator, Second Half of the 18th cen.. From a private collection

La Poire Tapee, ca 1848. Artist: Anonymous
La Poire Tapee, ca 1848. From a private collection

Le grand Diable d argent, patron de la finance, Early 19th cen Artist: Anonymous
Le grand Diable d argent, patron de la finance, Early 19th cen.. From a private collection

The Two Deaths, Second half of the16th cen Artist: Wierx, Hieronymus (1553-1619)
The Two Deaths, Second half of the16th cen.. From a private collection

The Rich Man being led to Hell, c. 1647-1648. Artist: Teniers, David, the Younger (1610-1690)
The Rich Man being led to Hell, c. 1647-1648. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Parable of the Rich Fool, 1648. Artist: Teniers, David, the Younger (1610-1690)
The Parable of the Rich Fool, 1648. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Honor, 1591. Artist: Sadeler, Raphael, the Elder (1560-1628)
Honor, 1591. From a private collection

The Apostles Distribute the Money to those in Need, ca. 1600. Artist: Sadeler, Jan (Johannes), the Elder (1550-1600)
The Apostles Distribute the Money to those in Need, ca. 1600. From a private collection

The Tribute Money. Peter Finding the Silver Coin in the Mouth of the Fish. (The Ferry Boat to Antwerp), 1616-1634. Found in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

The Tribute Money, ca 1625. Artist: Dyck, Sir Anthonis, van (1599-1641)
The Tribute Money, ca 1625. Found in the collection of the Musei di Strada Nuova, Genoa

The Death of Queen Sophie Amalie, 1882. Artist: Zahrtmann, Kristian (1843-1917)
The Death of Queen Sophie Amalie, 1882. Found in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Croesus and Solon. Artist: Platzer, Johann Georg (1704-1761)
Croesus and Solon. Found in the collection of the Dresden State Art Collections

The Good Samaritan, ca 1562-1563. Artist: Bassano, Jacopo, il vecchio (ca. 1510-1592)
The Good Samaritan, ca 1562-1563. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Worship of the Egyptian Bull God, Apis, c. 1500. Artist: Lippi, Filippino, (School)
The Worship of the Egyptian Bull God, Apis, c. 1500. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Dream of Human Life, after 1533. Artist: Buonarroti, Michelangelo, (School)
The Dream of Human Life, after 1533. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Parable of Ananias and Sapphira, Early 17th cen Artist: Visscher, Jan Claesz (c. 1550-1612)
The Parable of Ananias and Sapphira, Early 17th cen.. From a private collection

The Unequal Couple, ca 1530. Artist: Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553)
The Unequal Couple, ca 1530. Found in the collection of the Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, Dusseldorf

Aspasia surrounded by Greek philosophers. Artist: Corneille, Michel, the Younger (1642-1708)
Aspasia surrounded by Greek philosophers. Found in the collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France

Riches (Divitiae), ca. 1600. Artist: Mallery, Karel van (1571-c. 1635)
Riches (Divitiae), ca. 1600. From a private collection

Fight of the Money-Bags and the Coffers, c. 1560. Artist: Heyden, Pieter, van der (1538-1572)
Fight of the Money-Bags and the Coffers, c. 1560. From a private collection

Croesus showing Solon his Treasures. Artist: Francken, Frans, the Younger (1581-1642)
Croesus showing Solon his Treasures. From a private collection

River Suir, From Millenium Plaza, Waterford City, Ireland

Ashford Castle, Lough Corrib, Co Mayo, Ireland

Carnlough, Co. Antrim, Ireland

The Archbishops Palace, Co. Armagh, Ireland

Raphael (1483-1520). Portrait of Maddalena Doni
Raphael (1483-1520). Italian painter. Portrait of Maddalena Doni. Oil on wood, 1506-1507. Pitti Palace. Florence. Italy

Jean-Antoine Watteau, The Music Lesson
Jean-Antoine Watteau (1684-1721). French painter. The Music Lesson (1717). Wallace Collection. London. England. United Kingdom. Date: 1717

Spain. Barcelona. Exhibition of Fine Arts. Engraving. Colore
Spain. Barcelona. People visiting an exhibition of Fine Arts. Engraving by Capuz. The Spanish and American Illustration, 1870. Colored

Spain. Barcelona. Mass output. Engraving. Colored
Spain. Barcelona. Mass output. Engraving by Rico. The Spanish and American Illustration, 1890. Colored

Etruscan Art. Italy. Great gold fibula decorated with lions. It comes from Regolini-Galassi tomb. Necropolis of Sorbo. 7th century B.C. Detail. Gregorian Etruscan Museum. Vatican Museums. Vatican City

Housemaid decorating the table with a vase of flowers. Color
Housemaid decorating the table with a vase of flowers. Engraving of La Ilustraci??n Artistica, 1889. Colored

The Beauty of Palmyra. C. 190-210 A. C. Limestone. Carlsberg
The Beauty of Palmyra. C. 190-210 A.C. Limestone. Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum. Copenhagen. Denmark

Union Pacific Company. First-class dining car. USA
History of the American West. Union Pacific Company. First-class dining car. 1869. The Harpers Weekly. Colored engraving. 19th century. USA

Bourgeois families in the foyer of the Theatre Francais. Colored engraving from 1885

London Stock Exchange. Shipowners and merchants consulting the Lloyds Loss Book. Colored engraving. The Spanish and American Illustration, 1886

Meeting of aristocratic families in the living room. Colored engraving by George Scott, 1892

Family reunion. Listening to piano in the lounge. Engraving.1899

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"Exploring the Multifaceted Notions through Art and History" From political ravishment to parables of wealth, art has long captured the concept in various forms. In James Gillray's 1797 masterpiece "Political Ravishment, or the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street in Danger. ", we witness how power and riches can be intertwined, often leading to precarious situations. Rembrandt van Rhijn's 1627 painting "The Parable of the Rich Fool" reminds us that material wealth alone does not guarantee true richness. It urges us to reflect on our priorities and seek a deeper meaning beyond mere possessions. Firs Sergeevich Zhuravlev's 1874 artwork "After the marriage" portrays a different kind - that which comes from love and companionship. It highlights how emotional connections can bring immense joy and fulfillment into our lives. In Titian's "The Tribute Money, " created in the 1560s, we see a depiction of financial obligations. This piece prompts contemplation on societal structures surrounding money and taxes, reminding us that even within monetary transactions lies an opportunity for moral reflection. Lucas van Doetechum's rendition of "The Parable of the Talents" encourages us to recognize and utilize our individual gifts wisely. It emphasizes personal growth as a path towards achieving true richness rather than solely focusing on accumulating material wealth. "The Blind Leading the Blind, " painted by Pieter Bruegel (Brueghel) in 1568, serves as a cautionary tale about blindly following those who claim to possess knowledge or riches without questioning their motives or abilities. It reminds us to seek wisdom before blindly pursuing external symbols of success. Konstantin Andreyevich Somov's 1907 work "Harlequin and Death" challenges conventional notions by juxtaposing life with mortality. It invites introspection about what truly enriches our existence and the transient nature of material possessions.